This was the first week where I thought I would finish relatively early. I was listening to all the artists, taking notes, and generally being awesome. However, I caught the stomach flu and have been yacking it up this entire week. I'm sure this is filled with mistakes and errors, but here it goes. Hope you enjoy!

Waxahatchee (Birmingham, AL)

Not to be confused with her other bands Bad Banana and PS Eliot, Katie Crutchfield's Waxahatchee is a solo effort. Her first release, a split with Chris Clavin, features a gritty recording with Crutchfield's voice and a lone guitar. With Waxahatchee, Crutchfield explores a slower approach when held in comparison to her much...[read more]